Police: Woman shot, killed in Prince George’s Co.

WASHINGTON — After a woman was shot and killed in a Chillum, Maryland, neighborhood early Tuesday, police plan to canvass the area Thursday night to find out more information.

Prince George’s County police responded to a report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Ray Road around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. They found Brenda Swann, 51, of Brentwood, with gunshot wounds, and she was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Police are working to find a suspect and motive in this case, and their canvass of the Ray Road area begins 7 p.m. Thursday. Those with information about this shooting can call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925 or submit a tip online.

Teta Alim

Teta Alim is a Digital Editor at WTOP. Teta's interest in journalism started in music and moved to digital media.

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